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Tracksuit Top

2010 (made)
Artist/Maker
Giorgio Armani (designer)
Place of origin
China (made)

This blue hooded sweatshirt was part of Armani Junior's spring/summer 2011 range for boys.

Sized for a 12 year old, or height 154 cm, this hoodie has the AJ logo prominently embroidered on the chest, on the zip, and on a patch on the pocket.

The Armani Junior range includes ready to wear garments for newborns through to teens, offering 'baby steps into the world of Armani'. The brand emphasises the production of 'classic' pieces and high quality materials, which 'nod' in the direction of fashion.


Object details

Categories
Children & Childhood
Clothing
Children's Clothes
Object type
Tracksuit top
Materials and techniques
machine sewn cotton and metal
Cotton
Sewing
Brief description
Boy's bright blue hooded top with logos and metal zip, Armani Junior, 2011
Physical description
Bright blue cotton with ribbing at waist and cuffs. Two pockets on front, with embroidered AJ logo on left at chest and on right pocket. Hood has drawstrong detail. Metal zip with Armani logo. The garment is irregularly coloured and pre-washed. Card merchandising label and store price label attached with plastic tags to brand label at collar.
Dimensions
  • Collar to waist height: 55cm
  • Across shoulders width: 37cm
Production typeReady to wear
Marks and inscriptions
  • Armani Junior Certificato Di Autenticita This garment has been made with materials that have undergone particular dying and and/or washing processes, which give it a unique, irregular look. NOTE: Any surface colour fading in the areas subject to rubbing are characteristic of these preocesses. [sic] (Merchandising label)
  • SELFRIDGES ARMANI LOGO ZIP HOOD SWEAT TURQHO 12 YR £131.00 (Store price label)
  • ARMANI A J 1982 (Patch on pocket)
Object history
Bought at Selfridges & Co department store, spring 2011
Association
Selfridges
Summary
This blue hooded sweatshirt was part of Armani Junior's spring/summer 2011 range for boys.

Sized for a 12 year old, or height 154 cm, this hoodie has the AJ logo prominently embroidered on the chest, on the zip, and on a patch on the pocket.

The Armani Junior range includes ready to wear garments for newborns through to teens, offering 'baby steps into the world of Armani'. The brand emphasises the production of 'classic' pieces and high quality materials, which 'nod' in the direction of fashion.
Collection
Young V&A Collection
Accession number
B.207-2011

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Record createdMarch 30, 2012
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1245320/tracksuit-top-giorgio-armani/
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